Patents by Inventor Ernest Hodas

Ernest Hodas has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 3984023
    Abstract: A rectangular underground valve box is made from separate side and end walls of plastic that may be packaged for shipping and storage in a compact manner. The walls include interlocking portions adjacent their edges that secure them to each other during assembly of the box. The bottom side of the box is open to permit positioning of the box over one or more underground valves. A plastic cover is pivoted to the box so as to control access to the valve or valves within the box. The box may be divided into one or more compartments that each receive an associated valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1975
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1976
    Assignee: Whole Earth Holding Company
    Inventor: Ernest Hodas